Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for 11 Single-Token Strategy Crypto ETFs
Bitwise has filed with the US SEC to launch 11 single-token strategy crypto ETFs, targeting major altcoins and expanding regulated access beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
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Altcoins refer to all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, encompassing a wide range of blockchain projects with different goals and technologies. This category includes platforms like Ethereum, payment-focused coins, privacy-focused assets, stablecoins, and tokens powering DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications. Many altcoins aim to improve on Bitcoin’s limitations by offering faster transactions, lower fees, or additional functionality such as smart contracts. While some altcoins have achieved significant adoption, others are experimental or short-lived, making the market highly dynamic. Together, altcoins represent innovation, competition, and diversification within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Latest Altcoins News
Strategy’s 2025 Bitcoin Buying Streak Ends with Modest Year-End Addition
Strategy capped an unusually active year of Bitcoin accumulation with a comparatively small December purchase, lifting its total holdings to nearly 673,000 BTC.
Japan’s Crypto Tax Cut Advances with Narrow Asset Scope
Japan is moving closer to a flat 20% crypto tax rate under its 2026 reform plan, though the lower levy will apply only to assets deemed…
California Billionaire Tax Plan Faces Pushback from Crypto Industry
A proposed California wealth tax targeting billionaires has drawn criticism from crypto founders and investors, who warn it could accelerate capital flight and undermine innovation.
Crypto Stocks Diverge Sharply in 2025 as Miners and Platforms Outperform
Crypto-related equities posted sharply mixed results in 2025, with miners and trading platforms outperforming broader markets while treasury-driven strategies lagged amid weaker token prices.
Hong Kong Advances Licensing Framework for Crypto Trading and Custody
Hong Kong regulators have finalized licensing rules for crypto trading and custody providers, aligning oversight more closely with traditional securities regulation while launching a new consultation…
Coinbase Moves Deeper into Prediction Markets with Clearing Company Acquisition
Coinbase has agreed to acquire on-chain prediction markets startup The Clearing Company as it expands beyond crypto trading into event-based financial products.
Hong Kong Insurance Regulator Weighs Capital Charges on Crypto Exposure
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is considering new capital rules that would impose a full risk charge on crypto assets while aligning stablecoin treatment with underlying fiat…
Citi Stays Bullish on Crypto Stocks Despite Year-End Volatility
Citigroup reaffirmed its positive view on crypto-related equities despite sharp sector declines, citing long-term institutional adoption and resilient business models.
Grayscale Maps Institutional Crypto Investment Themes for 2026
Grayscale says growing regulatory clarity and macroeconomic pressures are positioning digital assets for deeper institutional adoption in 2026, reshaping how capital enters crypto markets.